Rio vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Rio Rank #517

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Rio or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Bowen mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Rio and Bowen boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.